The Ecuadorian Navy recently captured a drug submersible near Esmeraldas, close to the Colombian border. The operation took place 32 nautical miles offshore. The Navy’s vessel, Isla Marchena (LG-42), led this mission within the Exclusive Economic Zone. During this effort, authorities seized 3.2 tons of cocaine, valued at $50 million. They arrested three Colombian nationals. […]
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